Aston Martin has officially shut down speculation linking former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner with a new role in its Formula 1 operation. Team boss Andy Cowell made it clear that the team has no plans to collaborate with Horner moving forward.
The Aston Martin boss’s statement follows a wave of paddock rumors that suggested Horner, 51, had been reaching out to multiple F1 teams about potential positions following his high-profile departure from Red Bull earlier this year.
Second F1 Team Dismisses Interest in Christian Horner?
Initially, Cowell’s comments ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend had appeared to leave the door open for talks with Horner. However, after consulting with team owner Lawrence Stroll, he has ruled out any future involvement.
Andy Cowell: “I can clearly say there are no plans for involvement of Christian [Horner] either in an operational or investment role in the future.”https://t.co/a4tfOCkgRe
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Speaking at the FIA press conference at Marina Bay, Cowell clarified the situation after discussions with Stroll, saying, “I guess this [subject] popped up yesterday in our media session. I had a chat with Lawrence this morning to find out what he knows. It looks as though Christian’s ringing up pretty much every team owner at the moment. I can clearly say there are no plans for involvement of Christian either in an operational or investment role in the future.”
Cowell’s firm statement effectively ends any lingering speculation about Horner’s potential pathway into Aston Martin, a team already undergoing significant structural changes ahead of the 2026 regulations.
The British manufacturer has recently focused on strengthening its technical department under Cowell’s leadership and maintaining continuity with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll as its driver lineup.
Why Horner’s Options Are Narrowing?
The clarification from Aston Martin also makes it the second F1 organization to publicly reject the prospect of hiring Horner. This move follows the firm stance already taken by the incoming Cadillac F1 team, which is preparing to enter the grid in 2026.
In recent weeks, Horner has reportedly been exploring potential routes back into Formula 1, either as a manager or through investment partnerships.
However, multiple teams appear reluctant to engage amid lingering controversy surrounding his sudden exit from Red Bull and the alleged ongoing fallout from internal investigations earlier this season.
With Aston Martin and Cadillac now publicly distancing themselves, Horner’s options for an immediate F1 return appear increasingly limited.
While he remains one of the sport’s most successful modern-era team principals, having overseen eight drivers’ and six constructors’ titles during his time with Red Bull, the lack of interest from other outfits underscores the challenges of re-entering the F1 paddock.